Kanpur Airport in Uttar Pradesh will soon be able to serve more than 300 passengers during peak hours and have numerous facilities such as eight check-in counters and conveyor belts for arriving passengers. The airport is being developed with an estimated investment of Rs 1.43 billion under the Center's civil enclave project, and it is expected to be completed by the end of this year, an official publication by the Airports Authority of India said ( AAI).

The project includes a new terminal building. The platform is being designed to accommodate no fewer than three A-321 aircraft. The terminal building will have parking for 150 cars. It will be built with four-star GRIHA energy-efficient technology. The airport offers more options for flyers who want to travel to various tier II cities of India under the RITES-UDAN scheme.

Kanpur is an important hub, known for the production of textiles and leather. It is currently connected to cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Gorakhpur, providing connections to several historical and tourist attractions in the region such as Bithoor, National Chambal Sanctuary, Kalpi, Etawah Safari Park and Kalinjar Fort. It was found to be one of the most profitable airports in India from 2020 to 2021.